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Vanishing Islands, nuclear leaks, oceans of plastic, and one feisty Beluga. Weekly Salvage: November 18, 2019

Posted on November 18, 2019November 17, 2019 By Andrew Thaler
Weekly Salvage

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What in the larval world is this?

Posted on May 6, 2010May 6, 2010 By Andrew Thaler 6 Comments on What in the larval world is this?
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The following photo was taken near the Yadkin River in Davie, North Carolina. According to observers, there were millions of them attached to the sides of trees and undersides of leaves throughout the region. In some places they were hanging so thick they looked like tiny bats. Does anyone know what they are? ~Southern Fried … Read More “What in the larval world is this?” »

Census of Marine Life Creature Feature – small matters

Posted on April 21, 2010April 21, 2010 By Andrew Thaler
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Census of Marine Life (CoML) recently released this awesome video of some of the smallest and most beautiful creatures in the ocean. Hat tip @DrCraigMC. Check out the rest of CoML’s YouTube Channel. ~Southern Fried Scientist

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